In fact, pregnancy is a very different stage for every woman. Talking about becoming a mother, every woman’s experience is different. The more enjoyable as this nine -month period, the more it is common for things to become complex or difficult. There are many changes in the woman’s body during pregnancy. During this time, the risk of many health problems also increases, which can be dangerous for mother and a child in the womb, The gynecologist Dr. has given more information about this. By Shweta Patil.
What is pre-eclampsia?
What is the condition?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition in which the blood pressure of a pregnant woman exceeds 140/90 mmhg and increases the amount of protein in the urine. If it is not identified and treated on time, it can affect the kidneys, liver, lungs, and placenta, which can also cause premature delivery, low weight at birth and life threatening complications in some cases.
Is pre-eclampsia an emergency?
Yes, it puts heavy pressure on the heart and other organs, which can have serious consequences. This condition affects blood circulation in the placenta and can accumulate fluid in the lungs.
History of hypertension, kidney or diabetes, the possibility of having twins or more children, self-eclampsia, obesity in previous pregnancy, obesity, more than 35 years of age, and the birth of a child with low weight in previous pregnancy increase the risk of pre-aclampsia.
Symptoms
What symptoms appear?
- Persistent headache
- Lightness
- Black spots in sight
- Axia
- Swelling on the hands, ankles and face
- Breathing difficulty
Treatment of pre-eclampsia
If pregnancy is exceeding 37 weeks and the condition is severe, then delivery is the first treatment. In other cases, it is advisable to monitor drugs to control blood pressure, steroids for the development of fetal lungs, and the mother and baby closely.
Get all the prenatal checks done on time. Eat a balanced and healthy diet, stay away from junk food. Regularly check your blood pressure. Continue physical activity as per your doctor’s advice and stay away from stress. Take prenatal vitamins as required. Apart from this, listen to every advice of your doctor and do not do anything on your own.
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